A Muscle-Wha...?
Friday 080801
30 Muscle-ups for time
If you cannot do the muscle-ups do 120 pull-ups and 120 dips.
Post time and enthusiasm to comments.
So, what exactly is a muscle-up? Here's an explanation from the father of CrossFit himself, Greg Glassman, along with BJ Penn on the rings:
Read more here.
News, Articles, Links, Etc.
Definitive Guide to the Primal Eating Plan (Mark's Daily Apple)
Couch Mouse to Mr. Mighty by Pills Alone (NYTimes.com)
The Myth of Moderate Exercise (Time.com)
Jakicic and his colleagues originally designed their study to measure whether weight loss could really be achieved and maintained through moderate-intensity exercise, akin to "walking when you're late for a meeting," he says, or whether it was preferable to engage in shorter bursts of more vigorous-intensity activity, "like, when you're late for the bus, chasing it down." The problem was that not enough of the women stuck with their assigned exercise categories for the researchers to gather enough meaningful data.
Not to toot our own horn too much, but this is where CrossFit shines. It's a lot easier to consistently exercise at great intensity when a) you're working alongside other people and b) you're receiving "motivation" from trainers who have a horror of poor technique and take slacking as a personal affront.
One other point: while diet and exercise may not be a "reliable cure" for obesity, they damn well are 100% effective in preventing it. Develop good habits now and avoid problems later.
Published by Sandy
on Thursday, July 31 at 9:43 PM.
What, No Cute Name?
Not for this one. Although you might come up with a few colorful names of your own...hey! That's not a bad idea. Best name wins a special, never-again-to-be-offered, super-secret prize.
Ten rounds for time of
10 Deadlifts, 135lbs (95lbs women)
15 Push-ups
Post time and workout names to comments.
Published by Sean
on at 8:36 AM.
Don't Sweat It
Yes, HQ is calling for a 15 K run today. And, yes, we too trembled with fear when we saw it. But considering how most of you have yet to run a 5 K, we've taken mercy on your souls, and decided to give you guys another shot at it. Yes, lucky you! But be forewarned, the next time a run comes up it could be a 42,195 K run and who knows how lenient we'll be then! Get yer butts in here. Let's do this!
Run 15 K
Post time to comments.
Articles:
Gym Machine Hurls Woman (Why Machines Are Bad, Reason No. 240):
In the age-old battle of human vs. machine, the "abductor" defeated its foe - a portly woman - at a Harlem gym yesterday.
A "very large lady" at the New York Sports Club was "sling-shot" off equipment known as the "abductor" - and had to be hauled from the gym in a rescue basket by firefighters, authorities said.
The accident was reported before noon at 345 W. 145th St., where a 38-year-old woman was using the machine, which firms muscles of the hips and inner thighs, witnesses said.
"If you are on a machine, it's you versus the machine," said another gym member who also asked not to be identified.
"She put too much weight on the machine. She was, like, sling-shot from it."
Classic.
Speaking of those shiny devices of modern age, here is another example of Human vs. Machine (and one of my most fav videos of all time, ever!):
Published by Sandy
on Wednesday, July 30 at 11:44 AM.
Oh, Helen
"Helen"
Three rounds for time:
Run 400 meters
1 1/2 pood Kettlebell X 21 swings (or 55 pound dumbbell swing)
12 Pull-ups
This will be the (sub)urban obstacle course version. Out the door, down the stairs, avoid the cars in the driveway. Maybe we'll set up some barricades and barbed wire to make it even more interesting. Post time to comments.
Published by Sean
on Monday, July 28 at 10:57 PM.
New August Schedule
Published by Sean
on at 8:24 PM.
Monday, Monday
Three rounds for time:
30 sumo deadlift high pulls, 75lbs
30 jumping pull-ups
30 wall balls, 20lbs
Post time to comments.
CrossFit got here too late to save Mama Cass, but you've got to admit, she did a mean Mashed Potato:
News, Articles, Links, Etc.
Salon Fitness (via gawker.com)
"The idea is that you can work out and then go downstairs for a manicure or a blow-dry, and you're ready for the workday, or a night out," Mr. Farel, who grew up on the outskirts of the French city of Lyon, said.
ZOMFG why didn't we think of this first?! Don't worry, this is one trend we won't let slip by. PVCF is now offering free Mohawks to our clients. Sign up in comments!
Published by Sean
on at 7:18 AM.
Michael
Saturday 080726
'"Michael"
Three rounds for time of:
Run 800 meters50 Back Extensions
50 Sit-ups
Post time to comments.
Published by Sandy
on Saturday, July 26 at 11:18 AM.
